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Editor's Note 
 
It's a common scenario in science: we know the benefit of something, but we don't know what steps to take to obtain those benefits. Hey, reinventing the wheel now and then never hurt, right?
- Bree Rody, editor
 
News 
 

Check it out: New possibilities for alpaca manure

A Southern Ontario farm is taking part in a first-of-its-kind research project that will prove that their alpacas' "waste" is anything but. The experiment works not only with the alpacas' manure, but also with their sheared hair.


Extension news: NDSU's adds new expert on water quality, nutrient losses

Laxmi Prasad's focus will also include water quality related to manure management, nutrient losses and other factors as he assists farmers and ranchers improve their production efforts.


New York dairy farms see reduction of P balances

Nutrient management in New York State and the Finger Lakes region has come a long way following a concerted effort for more collaboration.


The biweekly brief

California reaffirms support for digester credits, HPAI resurges in Canada and more.


 
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Reinventing solid manure use

Manure injection is – naturally – most commonly associated with liquid manure. But new innovations could change the game for solids, specifically from poultry. The benefits of getting the poultry litter below the surface of the soil are clear, but injecting dry poultry litter is a technical challenge. A group of industry pioneers are working on the challenge as they look forward to a future where injecting solid poultry manure becomes more mainstream. » Read More...
 
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ICYMI: Solid manure sampling

Manure is highly variable in composition and nutrient availability, which is why sampling – and accurate sampling – is key to success. Lab testing provides the most accurate and crucial information, which allows producers to strategize for maximum crop yields. Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to sample for solid manure, and a guide on what's important (and why). » Read More...
 
 
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February 25 | Lethbridge, AB » Read More...